Thus, they will act as neutral athletes

The International Federation of Athletics Association (IAAF) allows the Russian athletes to participate in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro only under the flag of the International Olympic Committee. They reported this on the website of the federation.

Thus, the Russians, who were outside of the country and examined in the framework of non-Russian anti-doping system, will be able to "clearly show that they are not spoiled by Russia anti-doping System".

But the sportsmen are not allowed to perform under the national flag of Russia.

A press release from the sports organization says that the Russians have time to apply before July 4, two weeks before the end of the bid period for the Games.

As the President of IAAF Sebastian Coe said, a federal authority "had a very difficult job to come to the present situation".

"We all know that some Russian athletes are considering participation in international competitions under the new rules, so it's important to make sure that they know the criteria on which their applications can be considered", he added.